AO-1990-093Fletcher FU24-950, ZK-DGE, collision with terrain during takeoff, High Peak Station, 5 July 1990
Aviation
Published date
12 October 1990
Accident/Incident date
5 July 1990
Status
Published
Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Executive summary
Towards the end of the take-off a strong tailwind gust and downdraught was encountered. The aircraft's tailplane struck a fence and the Fletcher sank down a steep face before striking the ground with its left wing and coming to rest against a tree.